Spirit appoints new finance director
Managed pub group Spirit has appointed Rank Group director Paddy Gallagher as its new finance director.
Archives for September 12, 2011
GMB: pubco tenants interests too disparate for industrial action
Trade Union the GMB claims the interests of tied tenants are “too disparate” for them to unite and take industrial action against pubcos — plus tenants fear the power of the pubcos.
Inspirational insight into story of alcohol
I recall the 1980s (as a mere 20-something) driving at 11.15pm approaching Edinburgh on the A702 — city lights in the distance — to meet friends for relaxed pints before I retired. No last orders bell — just a good atmosphere following a long drive.
Two-third pint glasses for Carlsberg UK World Beers portfolio
Carlsberg UK has introduced two-third pint glasses for three brands from its World Lager portfolio.
Christie + Co to sell more ex-Tchenguiz pubs
Agent Christie + Co has been appointed to sell the latest batch of pubs that were formerly part of property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz’s pub empire.
Lewis tries to buy M&B ‘on the cheap’
The Bermudan billionaire Joe Lewis has been accused of trying to buy Mitchells & Butlers on the cheap after indicating that his Piedmont investment vehicle is thinking about tabling a 230p bid for the 77% of the company he does not own.
Inconsistency in footie cases
It is not surprising that a great deal of publicity is given to licensees who manage to avoid conviction for dishonestly receiving satellite football transmissions through a foreign decoder (“Hosts cleared in satellite footie case”, PMA 1 September...
Price of pint in Scotland could rise by 50p, warns SBPA
The price of a pint in Scotland could rise by fifty pence if the Scottish government pushes ahead with plans to introduce minimum unit pricing on alcohol, and takes over alcohol excise duties from Westminster.
'Only a matter of time before shop alcohol sales overtake pubs'
The proportion of beer sales in the on-trade against the off-trade fell last year at the joint fastest rate seen across the past decade, and it’s “only a matter of time” before most sales come from shops.